Analysis of Ronda Rousey's Rolling Armbar
In 1993, our father, Rorion Gracie, created the UFC to showcase the effectiveness of Gracie Jiu-Jitsu. Now that every professional MMA fighter has added jiu-jitsu to his arsenal, we're breaking down precisely how they're using it, so you can add it to yours!
In March, Ronda "Rowdy" Rousey won the Strikeforce 135-pound title, submitting Miesha "Takedown" Tate with a grisly armbar in the first round. It was her fifth straight round-one submission victory.
Tate performed well at the start of the round, even securing Ronda's back at one point, but the former Olympian proved to be too much for Tate. After a powerful head-and-arm throw, Rousey established the mount position, swiftly took the back and then softened Tate with a few punches before closing the deal with apicture-perfect rolling armbar.
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NOTE: The full story, in which the brothers break down grappling moves showcased in recent MMA action, is in our August issue.
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